Tamale vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tamale and soy sauce
- Tamale has more vitamin B12, selenium, and fiber; however, soy sauce is richer in manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B2.
- Soy sauce covers your daily sodium needs 220% more than tamale.
- Soy sauce contains less saturated fat.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamale is 82, while the glycemic index of soy sauce is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +236.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +232.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +485.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +973.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +267.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1002.2% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3012.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +161.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +300% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +42.9% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 427mg | 5493mg | 220% |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 1.018mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 74mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 0.073g | 11% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 0.5µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 166mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.12g | 0.57g | 9% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 435mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0.8g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.165mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 0.088g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.87mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Calories | 153kcal | 53kcal | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Protein | 6.28g | 8.14g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 2.196mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.12g | 4.93g | 4% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 0.263g | 3% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 1.45mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 0.297mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.02g | 4.13g | N/A |
| Calcium | 29mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.148mg | 0% |
| Folate | 15µg | 14µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 5066mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.